Afasci, Inc.

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Xinmin Xie

Xi Xie

James Xie

The present invention provides compositions, and methods for local administration of certain peptides or combination with certain small molecules that produce analgesia and anti-inflammation in a mammal. Exemplary polypeptides provide peripheral analgesia and anti-inflammation when administered via local topical, subcutaneous, intradermal, or intranasal administration, to provide analgesia and anti-inflammation. Through antagonism of peripheral CGRP receptors alone, or in combination with inhibition of sensory sodium channels or anti-inflammation, the compositions of the invention provide local therapeutic pain relief with minimal undesired systemic side effects in a subject. Also provided are improved peptide delivery techniques including microneedle unit dose administering apparatus and methods. Also provided are hydrogel formulations for sustained local delivery to a subject of one or more of the compositions according to the invention in a therapeutically effective amount, thereby providing local pain relief and/or reducing associated inflammation.

Compositions and methods for treating acute and chronic pain by local antagonism of CGRP receptors, or combination with sodium channel inhibition or with anti-inflammatory agents

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Santa Clara, CA, United States of America

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